Taco Kings-where birria is the thing

mmm-yoso!!!, this blog about food, hopefully is a respite in your online browsing. Cathy is writing today while Kirk is busy with several assignments at work.

A 'new' place for The Mister and I to stop (in addition to our 'usual', K-n-B lunch) before shopping at Windmill Farms opened only six weeks ago.  Taco Kings is at the opposite end of the storefronts in the neighborhood shopping center.   

 It used to be several different taco shops, so we didn't expect much.  The dark wood interior with metal seating and accents is very modern.  
 The tacos here are 'street' size and enough for a light bite.  The quesataco ($4) includes the layer of cheese in addition to the beef stew meat, cilantro and onion.  It is a good beef birria, even though we do prefer goat or lamb, which are not a choice here.  
 We went on a Thursday and the 'birria ramen' was $6-regular $12.  A very large styrofoam cup with ramen, broth/consomme and large amount of beef birria along with cilantro, onion and sliced radish.  We really liked this version.  I'll speak about other versions in another post. 

We looked at the menu and noticed other 'daily' specials and returned on a Monday.  

Birria Pizza-$12 (regular $16)
  The fork is for scale. There is a tremendous amount of beef birria sandwiched between two large tortillas, easily enough meat to make three large burritos. It was our lunch and dinner.A pretty thick layer of cheese on one of the tortillas to accompany the non-brothy birria.  You need a fork and knife to eat this.  The three (very well made) salsas, along with limes and radish add a nice variety to the flavor to the beef. (If you've not read my prior posts; I tend to eat items as served for the first half, then try the rest with condiments at the end of the meal, which makes it a whole new meal.)

We have had other items here and those are good, too.  These were just different items than most taco shops offer.  It's nice to find a surprise new place.

The other daily specials are: Tuesday: two street tacos $5, one fish taco $1.  Wednesday:  one adobada taco $1.50 Friday: Michelada $6

Taco Kings 6358 Del Cerro Blvd San Diego, CA 92120 (619)287-8541 Open daily 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 

Comments

[kat]

everything looks great!

[RedDevil]

Birria ramen and birria pizza! Wow you are so trendy Cathy! In this case trendy looks delicious. Thanks for the review.

[Cathy]

It was, Kat!

You are very observant, RD...The only other birria I've written about is served in a less trendy locale: https://mmm-yoso.typepad.com/mmmyoso/2021/01/el-rodeo-and-yogurt-mill-el-cajon-again-but-in-covid-19.html and we always choose the mutton version.

[Soo]

That's good you found a new spot to try.

[Cathy]

Just read it is a family owned business (along with the Birria Kings food truck in South Bay), so a very nice find in the midst of Covid shutdowns, Soo. We do try to have a bite to eat before food shopping and this is convenient.